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Insect pollinators not only bring joy to our gardens, they also provide an essential service for our planet. Without bees, flies, hoverflies, butterflies, moths and beetles, some of our favourite foods, flowers and plants would cease to exist.
Whether you have a large garden, an urban balcony or just a window box, planting to encourage pollinators is a fantastic and surprisingly easy first step in creating a wildlife-friendly space. Planting for Pollinators features a wide range of plants, with guidance on the best ways to nurture lawns and verges, pollinator predation and tips on watching and photographing wildlife. Beautifully illustrated throughout with images from award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel, this essential guide will show you how plants communicate with insects, and why it's so important to protect our pollinators.
Organised by season and featuring more than 100 plant species – including bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and climbers – this practical guide will help you to discover the short- and long-term benefits of having a variety of pollinators visit your garden.
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781399403030
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781399403030
- File size: 260357 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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July 14, 2023
In this book on how plants attract and reward pollinators, award-winning wildlife photographer Angel (visiting prof., Nottingham Univ.; Pollination Power) writes from the perspective of a nature photographer monitoring garden insects throughout the year. This book is written for a British audience and climate, so readers in other areas will have to adjust their hardiness expectations accordingly. Any reader, however, will likely be inspired to investigate similar plant varieties in their own regions. While several short sections of the book center environmental issues, the heart of the book is about plants--including an engaging look at winter flowering varieties--and techniques more suitable for experienced gardeners who are familiar with choosing and caring for specialized plants. The author's photos and illustrations of flowers and insects make this book a delight to peruse for ideas. VERDICT For serious gardeners who understand the specifics of their region and want to improve their gardens to attract pollinators throughout the year.--Margaret Heller
Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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